🔥The ball is back: 5️⃣ key points on the return of Argentine football | OneFootball

Today, the ball rolls again in Argentine football, and we bring you the 5 key points before the start of the Apertura.

Boca starts without reinforcements

Without a doubt, it's been a complicated summer for Juan Román Riquelme and company. The team, for now, will start without any reinforcements.

There were many inquiries, with Marino Hinestroza's being the most significant. The Colombian ultimately went to Vasco da Gama, which surpassed the Xeneize offer in every way.

River and a year seeking revenge

After what happened in 2025, Marcelo Gallardo will need to make a strong statement from the start.

The Millionaires need to win a championship again, just like their coach, who hasn't lifted any trophies since his return.

Players aiming for the World Cup

With five months to go until the World Cup, the reality is that some players will put all the pressure to make it onto Scaloni's list.

One of them is Valentín Carboni, who joined Racing from Inter, being one of the best signings of 2026.

From harshness to amnesty

Before the first matchday, the AFA announced that it pardoned all players who carried over suspensions from the 2025 season.

As a result, Estudiantes de La Plata, the recent champion, after the controversial no guard of honor to Rosario Central, will have their full squad available.

Teams with dual competition

In the Copa Libertadores, we will have Platense, Rosario Central, Boca, Independiente Rivadavia, Estudiantes, Lanús, and Argentinos Juniors.

Meanwhile, the Copa Sudamericana will feature River, Racing, Riestra, San Lorenzo, Tigre, and Barracas Central.

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